G. G. W. Duttes to James Monroe, 1860 November 28

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G.G.W. Duttes to James Monroe, 1860 November 28

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Scope and Contents

Concerns the issue of slavery; refers to Lincoln as "a low, ignorant, and obscure man, known only as a "Rail Splitter," Charles Sumner as a "coward," and William Henry Steward as an "arch-traitor"; believes a civil war is inevitable and refers to the pending difficulties between the North and the South; family news and information about previous travels; mentions that if Mr. John C. Breckinridge had won, Edward would have had a promotion, but the diplomatic career of Edward, the Sec. of Legation at Berlin, will end with James Buchanan's presidency.

Dates

Creation: 1860 November 28

Creator

From the Collection: Monroe, James (1799-1870) (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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